2024 Senior Capstone Speech – Carter Greenwald

Carter Greenwald

Carter Greenwald shared a deeply personal reflection on the power of being present and how it transformed his faith. Using the example of his grandfather—a man who endured tremendous loss yet remained steadfast in his devotion to God—Carter explored the biblical story of Job to draw parallels between suffering, faith, and presence. He spoke of his own struggles with stress and self-doubt during high school and how returning to Scripture, particularly the lessons he once studied with his grandfather, helped him shift his focus from the pressures of the past and future to the peace found in the present. Carter encouraged others to seek God in the now, to slow down and recognize His presence in everyday moments. His message was a powerful reminder that even in life’s uncertainties, God’s love is constant and available to those who choose to be fully present.